Bomb Threats Evacuate 29 Courthouses

Federal authorities report that 29 Tennessee courthouses were evacuated today after receiving bomb threats. Nine courthouses were in West Tennessee, six in Middle Tennessee and 14 in East Tennessee. No bombs have been found at any of the locations. In addition, the federal building in Memphis, which houses the federal court and other federal offices, was evacuated for a couple of hours while authorities checked it. A similar bomb threat hoax last week targeted 28 courthouses in Oregon. See the courthouses affected on WSMV.com.